The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (13 - 16) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 41,500
€ 43,800
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 520i is 0.3 inches longer.
520i
523i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
523i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.18 %
General
520i
523i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520i
523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N53
N20-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
520i
181 hp
201 hp
523i
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
520i
523i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
520i
20.34 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
523i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
520i
37 mpg
31 mpg
523i
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
572 mi
520i
680 mi
572 mi
523i
Environmental Impact
121.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
520i
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
